Felix Meier
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 04.01
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
but above all adjust the permissions
vor allem aber die Berechtigungen anpassen
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
because such an abolition is more likely to tend to level downward
weil eine solche Abschaffung wahrscheinlich eher zu einer Nivellierung nach unten tendieren dürfte
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
For me, it depends on which side is extended, are there variable models, etc.? Plus the question of counter-financing (especially so that one social concern cannot be played off against another
kommt für mich drauf an, auf welcher Seite verlängert wird, gibt es variable Modelle etc. Plus die Frage der Gegenfinanzierung (vor allem damit nicht ein soziales Anliegen gegen ein anderes ausgespielt werden kann
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Efficient form to combat housing shortage, broader distribution or participation in homeownership.
effiziente Form zur Bekämpfung der Wohnungsnot, der breiteren Streuung bzw. Beteiligung an Wohneigentum
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
in terms of the protection of the general public
im Sinne des Schutzes der Allgemeinheit
Introduce a tax on sugary foods
Are you in favor of the introduction of a tax on foods containing sugar (sugar tax)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
is a market-conform approach, but then other foods would also have to be included, especially those that are not "just" fatty, for example, but contain bad fats.
ist zwar ein marktkonformer Ansatz aber dann müssten andere Lebensmittel auch darunterfallen, vor allem solche die nicht einfach "Nur" z.B. fetthaltig sind, sondern schlechte Fette enthalten
Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the cantonal patchwork was certainly not a great moment of federalism
der kantonale Flickenteppich war bestimmt keine Sternstunde des Föderalismus
Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
see previous question
siehe vorige Frage
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it should have a positive effect on both sides
es dürfte wohl einen positiven Effekt auf beide Seiten hin haben
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
who pays taxes here, has his center of life, should be able to have his say
wer hier Steuern bezahlt, seinen Lebensmittelpunkt hat, soll mitreden können
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
out of sight out of mind??? - that can't be it!
aus den Augen aus dem Sinn??? - das kann es ja wohl nicht sein!
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
see answer for naturalization
siehe Antwort zur Einbürgerung
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
without ifs and buts
ohne wenn uns aber
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
that's the idea, I think
das ist ja die Idee, denke ich
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
can lead to what we see as fatal distribution struggles
kann zu aus unserer Sicht fatalen Verteilungskämpfen führen
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
one remains an independent personality despite marriage, this should be reflected here
man bleibt trotz Heirat eine eigenständige Persönlichkeit, das soll sich hier spiegeln
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Long overdue - income without performance of any kind
längst überfällig - Einkommen ohne irgendwie geartete Leistung
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, the calculation parameters are not only complex but can also only be influenced to a limited extent, so there is little chance of success.
die Berechnungsparameter sind aber nicht nur komplex sondern auch nur bedingt beeinflussbar, darum wenig Aussicht auf Erfolg
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
such an unleashed area without any (grasping!) limits is wrong
ein derart entfesselter Bereich ohne irgendwelchen (greifenden!) Begrenzungen ist falsch
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Market is already good - but not in all cases (administrative losses)
Markt ist schon gut - aber nicht in allen Fällen (administrative Verluste)
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Issue of equal footing between owners (landlords) and tenants.
Frage der gleich langen Spiesse zwischen Eigentümern (Vermietern) und MieterInnen
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Self-declaration hardly leads to the goal
Selbstdeklaration führt wohl kaum zum Ziel
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
more roads = more traffic
mehr Strassen = mehr Verkehr
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it needs a sensible, complementary mix
es braucht einen sinnvollen, sich ergänzenden Mix
Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
when one is not simply played off against the other, but a workable and sustainable compromise is thereby made possible
wenn das eine nicht einfach gegen das andere ausgespielt wird, sondern ein tragbarer und nachhaltiger Kompromiss dadurch ermöglich wird
Authorize the construction of new nuclear power plants
Should the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland be allowed again?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
logically not!
logisch nicht!
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
that's why the service is called "public"....
darum heisst der Service ja "public"....
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If so, a distinction would have to be made according to types of consumption
wenn schon müsste nach Verbrauchsarten unterschieden werden
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
probably yes, but can not answer it in detail (percentage) due to ignorance
wahrscheinlich schon, kann es aber im Detail (Prozentsatz) aus Unkenntnis nicht beantworten
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Makes sense
macht Sinn
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Similar argumentation as for hospital planning; moreover, without "pushing" by the federal government, the cantons move only insufficiently
ähnliche Argumentation wie bei der Spitalplanung; zudem, ohne "Schubsen" durch den Bund bewegen sich die Kantone nur mangelhaft
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
with all illusionlessness nevertheless for it, since I see no other possibilities of the damage limitation in this area
bei aller Illusionslosigkeit dennoch dafür, da ich keine anderen Möglichkeiten der Schadensbegrenzung in diesem Gebiet sehe
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
These superficially citizen-friendly actions are in fact aimed at dismantling the public service.
diese vordergründig bürgerfreundlich aufgegleisten Aktionen zielen in Tat und Wahrheit auf den Abbau des Service public
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
has something sympathetic, but the same applies as with the initiative "200.- are enough".
hat zwar etwas sympathisches, aber es gilt das gleiche wie bei der Initiative "200.- sind genug"
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
not primarily a quantitative question
nicht primär eine quantitative Frage
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
have been with PfP for years, has not hurt
sind ja seit Jahren bei PfP dabei, hat nicht geschadet
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
so-called guarantees for safety can not be a free pass for everything
sogenannte Garantien für die Sicherheit kann kein Freipass für alles sein
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
would be for me the logical consequence of geographic location, historical experience, economic reality and neighborly solidarity.
wäre für mich die logische Konsequenz aus geographischer Lage, geschichtlicher Erfahrung, wirtschaftlicher Realität und nachbarschaftlicher Solidarität
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
for all the difficulty of implementation.....
bei aller Schwierigkeit der Umsetzung.....
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Does not correspond to the political starting position and the core understanding of neutrality
entspricht nicht der politischen Ausgangslage und dem Kernverständnis von Neutralität
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Pseudo argument, free pass
Pseudo Argument, Freipass
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
"... if it is socially cushioned".
"... wenn sie sozial abgefedert wird"
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Core of a social market economy
Kernstück einer sozialen Marktwirtschaft
Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
depends entirely on the individual situation, is too generalized
hängt völlig von der individuellen Situation ab, ist zu verallgemeinernd
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
"offers opportunities AND risks"
"bietet Chancen UND Risiken"
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
if possible also necessary
sofern möglich auch notwendig
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
because the environment is the basis of all economic activity and therefore no economy is possible without environment
weil die Umwelt die Grundlage jeden Wirtschaftens ist und daher keine Wirtschaft mehr möglich ohne Umwelt
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
especially more targeted
vor allem gezielter
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
especially in those areas that enable the substitution of a wide variety of raw materials
vor allem in den Bereichen die die Substitution verschiedenster Rohstoffe ermöglichen
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
but also to search through the jungle of subsidies...
aber auch den Subventionsdschungel mal durchforsten...
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
first we have to analyze exactly for what the already spoken money should be used sensibly
erst soll man genau analysiert werden für was das bereits gesprochene Geld sinnvollerweise benutz wrden soll
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
also as prevention against exploitation of man and nature
auch als Vorbeuge gegen Ausbeutung von Mensch und Natur
Comment
the problems of the AHV - sustainable security - do not have to be addressed from this side
die Probleme der AHV - nachhaltige Sicherung - muss nicht von dieser Seite her angegangen werden
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